Aerial Service Line
Solar arrays inspected
from above.
High-resolution aerial photography of solar arrays — commercial, utility-scale, and residential. Visual condition assessment for soiling, panel damage, racking issues, and vegetation. Thermal imaging available on request for electrical fault detection.
Who It's For
Built for solar professionals.
Solar O&M Operators
Identify underperforming sections across utility-scale and commercial arrays.
EPC Contractors
Commissioning and post-construction verification before handoff.
Solar Asset Owners
Annual condition reports for portfolio performance tracking and budget planning.
Insurance & Warranty Claims
Documented evidence for weather damage and panel-level warranty claims.
Deliverables
Every solar inspection includes.
100MP panel imagery
Complete coverage of the array surface, racking, inverters, and combiner boxes.
Soiling and damage assessment
Documented soiling levels, cracked or broken panels, and physical defects.
Racking and BOS inspection
Visual inspection of mounting systems, conduits, and balance-of-system components.
Site condition survey
Vegetation encroachment, debris accumulation, and access issues.
Process
How it works.
Phone consult
Scope, array size, focus areas, and timing.
Pre-flight planning
Airspace clearance, weather window, flight pattern design.
On-site flight
Visual capture across the full array, with optional thermal pass.
Report delivery
Annotated imagery + prioritized findings, delivered electronically.
FAQ
Common questions.
How large an array can you cover in one flight?
Mid-size commercial arrays under roughly 5 acres can typically be captured in one to two hours. Larger utility-scale sites require multiple flights or coordinated drone operations, which we plan during the initial consult.
Do you offer thermal imaging?
Thermal imaging is available on request and uses specialized thermal-equipped drones separate from our standard visual fleet. We recommend thermal whenever electrical performance is the concern — hotspots, bypass diode failures, or string-level outages. Visual-only inspection covers physical damage, soiling, racking, and balance-of-system components.
Can you inspect while the array is operating?
Yes. Visual inspection has no impact on array operation. Thermal inspection actually requires the array to be operating under load — that's how panel-level thermal differentials surface.
What's the typical turnaround on a report?
Visual inspection reports are delivered within three to five business days. Thermal reports may take longer depending on processing requirements. Rush turnaround is available on request.
Do I need to be on-site during the flight?
No. We coordinate access through your O&M provider or site manager and deliver the report electronically once the flight and analysis are complete.
- Veteran-Owned
- Licensed Tennessee LLC
- Fully Insured
- Headquartered in Middle TNDeployable Nationwide
Aerial Service Line